Gerard Reveals German Secrets in New York Speech
James W Gerard former American ambassador to Germany urged universal military service as essential to win the war. He spoke at the American Newspaper Publishers Association dinner in New York, warning that Germany’s tactics threaten every citizen and stressing unity with President Wilson.
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James W Gerard
Germany
New York City
Wilson
Congress
Universal
Vaerei
Gerard
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Universal Service
America
McKendree College Campus Guards Quell Wet-Election Mob
About 300 McKendree College students protected campus buildings in Lebanon overnight after a mob of drink supporters gathered to celebrate a dry vote reversal. Stones and mud were thrown at Prof. J C Dolley’s home, but no damage occurred as guards remained on duty. Line State has been asked for aid to maintain order.
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McKendree College
Lebanon
J C Dolley
Iines
McKendres College
Methodist
Two Bills Passed By State House Centralize Tax and Cut Officials
The state legislature passed two bills. One ends township tax collectors and centralizes revenue duties in a single official. The other, the Baker bill, reduces highway commissioners per town from three to one. Signed with calls to join the U S Army or Navy.
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Inc
Winners Soldiers to Vote
Illinois moves to let soldiers and sailors in the field vote in upcoming primaries and elections. Legislation is being drafted to record their ballots, protecting 100000 potential voters in the field next year. The 1916 border deployment saw Illinois troops disenfranchised while others could vote.
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Imno
Inaw
General Assembly
Illinois
Army
Navy
State Capital Dry Tomorrow Rids 290 Salons
County Judge J. B. Weaver sustains the demurrer of the drys to the wets in a liberal opinion. The wets granted leave to amend but the ruling is expected to end the case. The decision puts over 290 saloons out of business in Springfield.
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Springfield
J. B. Weaver
Frugal Home Canning Tips from Illinois Extension Bulletin
The Illinois State University Extension Division urges home canning to counter rising prices for tinned foods. It covers canning asparagus and rhubarb including steps, methods, and recipes such as rhubarb conserts and rhubarb juice drinks, with practical sugar and time guidance.
Prophets of the Crops Highlight U S Crop Estimates System
The article profiles the Bureau of Crop Estimates within the Department of Agriculture. It details a three-tier reporting network from county, township, and state reporters to produce rapid, accurate national crop estimates, the value of these estimates for wartime planning, price stability, and resource allocation, and the high level of organization and secrecy surrounding the final figures. It notes the wheat shortage warning, the efficiency of calculations, and the pivotal role of volunteer reporters.
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Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States
Washington
Bureau
Census Bureau
Cen
Sus
Department
Secretary’s
Secretary of Agriculture
Bureau of
Cotton Exchange
Joy Ride Describes Fast Car Outburst and Crash
Narrator recounts a reckless joy ride drifting from neutral into gear and speeding past a slow driver. The group brags of speed, narrowly misses a car, and a chicken is killed during the ride. A crash occurs and the speaker fears injury but survives.
Croup Remedy Marketed By Poley’s Honey and Tar
A historical notice promotes Poley’s Honey and Tar as a harmless remedy for croup hoarseness and wheezy breathing. It advises keeping a few doses on hand and claims the product is sold everywhere.
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Poley
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